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Waterproof Shoes

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AL7
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Hey NS,

I'm looking for some steezy shoes to keep the elements out, spending a season in Whistler at the end of the year and being from Australia we don't really have a need for shoes that keep snow out! So I'm pretty lost looking for anything that is stylish. Help me out.

Sep 15 2011 11:55PM
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iFlip
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Welcome to North America. You are in luck! Here on this continent we have a special type of shoe to "keep the elements out." We call them boots.
Sep 16 2011 12:12AM
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AL7
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Haha yes, but any recommendations on Boots that look good/don't make you look like a cowboy?
Sep 16 2011 1:00AM
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tomahawk
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bring your moms pair of uggs! knee high shit.
Sep 16 2011 1:00AM
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KravtZ
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bro you serious? 1. cowboys get mad pussy. 2. cowboy boots are badass. 3. if your looking for some sick boots in all weather definatly pick up some timberlands. Just get them when you get to the united states. Not like your going tow alk off the plane in like 10000 ft of rain and snow
Sep 16 2011 1:01AM
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CassiusClay
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Snow boots. If not just get some shoes, spray them down with that liquid waterproof stuff and you're golden.
Sep 16 2011 1:07AM
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Flying~Squirrel
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sorrels, so cozy
Sep 16 2011 1:10AM
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rudager
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Kamik, Baffin or Sorel. If you're worried about the look, wear snow pants over them.

Or avoid the snow and always have a shovel plowing your walking direction.
Sep 16 2011 1:11AM
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k-rob
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Timberlands look fly and keep your feet warm but when it comes down to -30 or less you're not gonna give a fuck how your boots look. best to find whatever keeps your feet the warmest when it comes to playing in the mountains.
Sep 16 2011 1:15AM
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I.B
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Sep 16 2011 1:17AM
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Janky
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black on black classic van's.
Sep 16 2011 2:17AM
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Cufe.
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Trust me...
Sep 16 2011 2:18AM
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canterbury
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just ordered a pair of Palladiums
Sep 16 2011 2:19AM
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AL7
Posts: 25 - Karma: 10
Yeh I ended up ordering a pair of Palladiums, thanks for your help everyone.
Sep 16 2011 3:43AM
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Big.L
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I wear Dunham work boots during the winter, not sure if you were looking for a work boot but I love them, completely waterproof and steel toes
Sep 16 2011 10:12AM
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Flying~Squirrel
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if someone were to do that without working their way up to it for years, going barefoot (or faux barefoot) would be very bad
Sep 16 2011 10:19AM
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neutralzombie
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got to a shoe store, purchase waterproofing spray, apply coat as directed, wait 24 hrs before wearing shoes in wetness. it's not 100%, but just be careful when you do wear your shoes in the snow/rain. probably best if you get a second pair or something. i'd suggest owning some boots if you plan on doing a lot of walking outdoors.
Sep 16 2011 11:08AM
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soulskier
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i would recommend Danner above all other brands, Rocky makes a nice boot also
Sep 16 2011 11:32AM
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act.resist
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i was going to post that!!!!!!!
Sep 16 2011 12:21PM
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charmander
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what are you talking about?

lololol shoes are for pussies
Sep 16 2011 12:42PM
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Dan.
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just rock some thigh high wellies everywhere. bitches will flock to you like moths to a flame.
Sep 16 2011 12:47PM
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uosdwiSrjewoH
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Sep 16 2011 1:31PM
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yuck
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I have these for the winter and I love them

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pretty low profile boots but totally waterproof, up to the ankles and insanely durable. I wore them all last winter and there is no sign of any wear or damage to them, its amazing.

theyre called the Summit, made by Rockport (which is a sick company)
Sep 16 2011 1:44PM
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Mama.
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I assume you know from experience?
Sep 16 2011 2:01PM
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Dan.
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if somebody is confident enough to rock wellingtons, they will have absolutely no trouble attracting the right sort of woman.

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Sep 16 2011 2:06PM
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uosdwiSrjewoH
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if somebody's got a lab, they will have absolutely no trouble attracting every woman on earth.
Sep 16 2011 2:20PM
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teleak
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does anybody else find this ironic because of his icon?
Sep 16 2011 5:18PM
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AWALLRUS.
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HAHAHAHAHA

BUT I DONT EVEN WEAR BOOTS AND I WALK HOME FROM SCHOOL 30MINS EVERY DAY, I DONT KNOW HOW FREQUENT THE PLOW SERVICE IS IN WHISTLER BUT IN ONTARIO I DONT EVEN NEED BOOTS BECAUSE THE SIDWALKS WILL USUALLY BE PLOWED RIGHT AFTER A SNOWFALL
Sep 16 2011 5:26PM
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PopsicleStand
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I personally rock the Rugged Classic by Red Wing

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Sep 16 2011 5:28PM
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Dan.
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good choice. I have red wing iron rangers, which are a smooth sole, so not great for snow, but baller boots non-the-less, and some redwing loggers, which are an awesome winter boot.
Sep 16 2011 5:31PM
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sweatshirt
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looks good man
Sep 16 2011 5:57PM
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PopsicleStand
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^^thanks guys
Sep 16 2011 6:15PM
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artfullydodged
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These things are great, built with a liner and a shell like a ski boot, except much more comfortable.

http://www.pickyourshoes.com/Native-Fitzsimmons/

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So many colors too
Sep 16 2011 6:49PM
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connory998
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work boots.
Sep 16 2011 7:35PM
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Skittle.
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Sep 16 2011 7:57PM
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Inbred_Redneck
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Redhead Treestand IIs, made with goretex
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Dan Post Albaqerque whatever the hell you spell it. also waterproof

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I rock both of them, blue collar steeze?
Sep 16 2011 7:57PM
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dylansiggers
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Teva makes waterproof shoes
Sep 16 2011 10:12PM
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Mama.
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those are mega sick. i want some
Sep 17 2011 4:18AM
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